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157 Appendix A Example of a Literacy Test for Registering to Vote* Part A [Part “A” of the Literacy Test required the applicant to read aloud from a section of the U.S. Constitution, explain it, and write a portion of it to the satisfaction of the registrar.] Part B 1. What body can try impeachments of the president of the United States? _____________________________________________________________ 2. Check the applicable definition for responsibility __________ a duty __________ a speech __________ failure 3. Name the attorney general of the United States. _________________ _____________________________________________________________ 4. Women may now serve on juries in Alabama State courts. __________ (T/F) Part C 1. If a person charged with treason denies his guilt, how many persons must testify against him before he can be convicted? _________________ 158 Appendix A 2. At what time of day on January 20 each four years does the term of the president of the United States end? ____________________________ 3. If the president does not wish to sign a bill, how many days is he allowed in which to return it to Congress for reconsideration? ________________ 4. If a bill is passed by Congress and the President refuses to sign it and does not send it back to Congress in session within the specified period of time, is the bill defeated or does it become law? __________________ _____________________________________________________________ *Source: http://www.crmvet.org/info/lithome.htm. ...

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